#ChatGPT for Educators

[thisisgraeme]

ChatGPT for Educators: Using AI as a Personal Tutor and Digital Teaching Assistant (Part 3)

Ready to revolutionise your classroom with AI? Learn how ChatGPT for educators can act as a Personal Tutor for students and a Digital Teaching Assistant for lesson planning.

ChatGPT for Educators: Using AI as a Personal Tutor and Digital Teaching Assistant As AI technology continues to advance, its applications in education grow even more powerful and practical. In this third session of our series, we explore two transformative roles for ChatGPT in the classroom: as a Personal Tutor that engages directly with students, and as a Digital Teaching Assistant that…

[aiweirdness]

Shaped like information

hey look it's a guide to basic shapes!

The fact that even a kindergartener can call out this DALL-E3 generated image as nonsense doesn't mean that it's an unusually bad example of AI-generated imagery. It's just what happens when the usual AI-generated information intersects with an area where most people are experts.

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[poisonpercy]

I want everyone to know that people are fighting me in the comments on tiktok because I dared to say chatgpt/gen ai is bad and not a valid nor reliable resource

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Punk

The philosophy of punk is a distinctive blend of cultural rebellion, DIY ethos, and anti-establishment attitudes. Emerging from the punk rock music scene in the 1970s, punk philosophy has since evolved into a broader subcultural movement that encompasses music, fashion, art, and social commentary. Here's an exploration of the core tenets and influences of punk philosophy:

1. DIY Ethic

At the heart of punk philosophy is the "Do It Yourself" (DIY) ethic. Punk advocates self-sufficiency and creativity without reliance on mainstream institutions or commercial interests. This ethos encourages individuals to create their own music, art, and fashion, often using limited resources. It fosters a sense of empowerment and community, as punks produce and distribute their own records, zines, and merchandise.

2. Anti-Establishment and Rebellion

Punk philosophy is deeply rooted in anti-establishment sentiments. It rejects conventional norms, authority, and societal expectations. Punk often criticizes political systems, corporate greed, and social inequalities. This rebellious stance is reflected in the raw and confrontational style of punk music and the provocative nature of punk fashion, which frequently includes ripped clothing, bold hairstyles, and symbolic accessories like safety pins and leather jackets.

3. Individualism and Authenticity

Punk values individualism and authenticity, championing the idea of being true to oneself. It opposes conformity and encourages people to express their unique identities and beliefs. This focus on personal authenticity often translates into a rejection of polished, commercialized aesthetics in favor of raw, unfiltered expression.

4. Anarchy and Libertarianism

Many punk subcultures are influenced by anarchist and libertarian ideologies. Punk philosophy often promotes the idea of a society without hierarchical structures or authoritarian control. Anarcho-punk, a subgenre of punk, explicitly incorporates anarchist principles, advocating for direct action, mutual aid, and community-based alternatives to state power.

5. Social and Political Activism

Punk philosophy is not only about music and fashion but also about activism and social change. Punk bands and communities frequently address issues such as anti-racism, gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmentalism. Punk's activist spirit is evident in its support for grassroots movements, protests, and various forms of direct action.

6. Cultural Innovation and Subversion

Punk is known for its cultural innovation and subversion. It challenges mainstream cultural standards and pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. Punk art, music, and literature often employ satire, irony, and shock value to critique societal norms and provoke thought.

The philosophy of punk is a multifaceted and dynamic ideology that encompasses a wide range of attitudes and practices. At its core, punk is about rejecting conformity, embracing individuality, and striving for authenticity. It promotes a DIY ethic, challenges authority, and seeks to create a more just and equitable society through activism and direct action. Punk's enduring influence can be seen in various cultural and social movements, making it a vital and vibrant part of contemporary philosophy and culture.

[ronaldvanloonn]

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[uncle-fruity]

I cannot stress enough how important it is to take your education seriously.

Not because it's important to get good grades. Not because it will get you a better job (in theory). Not because it's morally superior to be educated. None of that matters.

No. It's important to take your education seriously because an education is a massive privilege and a massive safety net. It might be hard for some folks to wrap their head around it, especially in places where public education is widespread and taken for granted. But it's true. Education protects you from so many things!

Learning how to read and write and think critically are core skills that you should strive for. Math helps you build logic skills the more you do it. History -- well, if you don't know any history, you can be easily manipulated about how things "have always been" or about which historical figures should be lauded & which ones should be demonized. Essentially, not caring to learn history is an open door to be lied to and sold a false narrative.

There is a LOT to learn, and no one can learn everything there is to know. Not everyone will be good at every subject. But PLEASE learn to think for yourself. Learn to communicate better. Learn that the people of history are not so different from the people living today.

There is a reason that people who want to control and abuse you want you to be uninformed, misinformed, and generally ignorant. There is a reason the USA has gutted education funding -- especially in the arts & humanities -- over the last 20+ years. There's a reason the plantation owners didn't want their slaves to learn to read and write. There's a reason royalty & nobility classes didn't want the low class workers to learn and become literate. It's that age old saying: Knowledge is power.

Don't let yourself be manipulated. Don't let a bad public education experience get in the way of further learning. I know so many people in the US say they hate school or they hate math or they hate reading or they hate doing essays or whatever, but y'all don't know how good even basic education is compared to not being educated at all. And, really, I think what a lot of people hate about those things is the obligation, the grading, the pressure, the tests, the overworking... If more people saw reading and math and what have you as a way to protect themselves, or a way to understand the world better, or a way to express themselves in a real way, I believe there would be more appreciation for those subjects. Purpose makes for better learning.

Anyway. I wrote this in response to seeing a post about students using ChatGPT for their schoolwork and... y'all, I don't have any particular moral hang ups about AI. I think it's an interesting technology that is bound to be used unethically here at the start (because that's what unregulated businesses do), but I don't really mind that it exists. What I DO mind is this idea that it will do all your thinking for you. What I mind is that there are so many people who spit at their education and think they can get a robot to give them answers and write their papers and all that shit, which will weaken their own skills and limit their own capabilities. I don't think you're a *bad person* for using ChatGPT, but I think you are being fooled into willful helplessness, and that will harm you eventually.

Get yourself educated. I don't care how you do it. If you have access to it, you need an education. You need to care. You need to engage.

[confession-session]

listen kids the US education system IS objectively faulty, however if we as students keep using chatGPT and AI for everything these criticisms are gonna lose a lot of validity

[jellypawss]

any response to butteredfrogs post?

I did use ai for that image before I knew how shtty ai was and haven't used it since and I apologize.

As for posting text written by chat gpt, I had chatgpt write an idea for a sims 4 expansion pack, similarly to how students use chatgpt for homework and general knowledge, which I don't see a problem with.

[roeswater]

lmfao

[sophieinwonderland]

I feel like what im gonna say about AI is a different t total position and may sound """bad""" when I didn't mean but I believe AI is making more. "dumber'? Because if you give something that literally does it FOR you. You are not gonna learn and (some or a lot) of people use it in high school, college, and academia in general I think it leads to an Idiocary-like situation at some point in the future. Im being fair here and I've only seen the environmental stuff but here we go. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-023-01787-8 https://slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40561-024-00316-7 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-023-01787-8 From the second study IT stated this "found a concerning trend where users exhibit an over-reliance on AI dialogue systems, often accepting their generated outputs, AI hallucination, without validation. This overdependence is exacerbated by cognitive biases where judgments deviate from rationality and heuristics or the use of mental shortcuts, leading to uncritical acceptance of AI-generated information." This mean that most people just take on its face. Which you could argue for "oh its their fault if they fell it without fact-checking" the study FOCUSES on STUDENTS. So are you just saying that people who are just started life and (maybe) naive and didn't think to fact-check what the AI says because after all. It fed on a lot of data it probably will be 100% correct (when its not) (yes I admit I USE Grammarly however it shouldn't devalue my argument and in all things considered very minor and doesn't really do a negative impact) Heres a fat table (disorganized tho from the study) https://slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40561-024-00316-7/tables/2

(EFL learners are just people who are learning English as their second language.) https://slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40561-024-00316-7/tables/2 From the same study it also said

"Duhaylungsod and Chavez (2023) investigated 16 college students’ interactions with AI dialogue systems for academic tasks. The results indicated that AI dialogue systems efficiently decreased the time dedicated to research and information retrieval."" as well from the review "The study reports the potential reduction in critical thinking skills when depending on AI (75%), the risk of excessive reliance on technology (73%), and the prevalence of misinformation and inaccuracies (70%). Furthermore, there is substantial apprehension regarding the ethical implications of unintentional plagiarism (69%) and algorithmic biases (40%)." 75 PER CENT. PERCENT

Yes! The brain drain in academics is something I think should be a huge concern!

Given how many high schoolers have used AI to cheat on essays and other work, it might be a good idea to just keep essay writing and research in the classroom on school computers where AI wouldn't be available. Otherwise, you are going to end up with a generation that graduates high school without the skills they were supposed to learn.

But this doesn't really work as well in higher education like in those studies you cited. Especially online education.

There is a high probability a lot of people graduating college in the coming years may not have much of an understanding of the subjects they studied because they took shortcuts with AI.

This is another one of those things though that's... well, the genie is out of the bottle, so how do we as a society deal with it?

Can I say that at least part of this is cultural too though? In the early 2000s, it seemed like everyone was taught not to trust everything they read on the internet.

What happened to that culture?

What happened to the culture of being skeptical of what you see online?

Because it seems like so many people just accept whatever they read uncritically, and this is a cultural shift that started before the ChatGPT era.

We need to bring back skepticism and critical thinking in the age of AI!

[azspot]

If I decided to teach my students how to use ChatGPT appropriately, and one of them asked me why they should pay me for that, I don’t think I would have a good answer. But if they asked me why I insist that they not use ChatGPT in reading and writing for me, I do have a response: I want you to learn how to read carefully, to sift and consider what you’ve read, to formulate and then give structure your ideas, to discern whom to think with, and finally to present your thoughts in a clear and cogent way. And I want you to learn to do all these things because they make you more free — the arts we study are liberal, that is to say liberating, arts.

on technologies and trust

[lokiiied]

“is it bad if i used chatgpt to—” would it be bad if i pulled out a gun right now and shot you through your hollow skull ?

[omegaphilosophia]

The Philosophy of Satanism

The philosophy of Satanism, particularly in modern interpretations, is often grounded in individualism, self-empowerment, and a rejection of traditional religious dogma. There are various branches of Satanism, each with its own approach and interpretation. While early portrayals in history associated Satanism with anti-Christian and occultist ideas, contemporary movements largely emphasize philosophical, symbolic, and sometimes atheistic elements.

Core Branches of Satanism

LaVeyan Satanism: Founded by Anton LaVey in 1966, LaVeyan Satanism is one of the most well-known and structured forms. LaVey’s Satanic Bible outlines Satanism as an atheistic philosophy that emphasizes rational self-interest, individuality, and personal freedom. LaVeyan Satanism doesn’t worship a literal Satan but uses "Satan" as a symbol of rebellion against conformity, self-denial, and oppressive moral codes. Core principles include self-reliance, pursuit of pleasure, and rejection of guilt or shame for natural human desires.

Theistic Satanism: In contrast to LaVeyan Satanism, theistic Satanism involves the belief in and veneration of Satan as a deity or supernatural being. Followers may view Satan as a force representing wisdom, self-empowerment, or the spirit of rebellion against unjust authority. They typically emphasize spirituality, ritual, and a personalized relationship with their deity.

The Satanic Temple: Founded in 2013, The Satanic Temple is a non-theistic, socio-political organization that advocates for secularism, religious freedom, and separation of church and state. Its use of Satanic imagery and symbolism is often satirical, serving as a critique of authoritarianism, religious fundamentalism, and hypocrisy. The Satanic Temple’s guiding principles prioritize compassion, rational inquiry, and individual sovereignty.

Other Forms of Satanic Philosophy: Other branches, including Luciferianism, focus on the figure of Lucifer as a symbol of enlightenment, knowledge, and self-discovery. Unlike traditional Satanic archetypes, Luciferianism often associates Lucifer with wisdom, learning, and the search for truth.

Key Philosophical Concepts in Satanism

Individualism and Self-Empowerment: Many forms of Satanism prioritize the individual as the center of moral authority, encouraging followers to take personal responsibility and to live according to their own principles and desires. Self-reliance and self-empowerment are celebrated, often rejecting dependence on external authority for moral guidance.

Rebellion and Nonconformity: Satanism often embraces the symbol of Satan as a figure of rebellion against oppressive norms or restrictive moral frameworks. This aspect resonates with the desire for freedom from traditional dogmas and the encouragement to think critically and independently.

Pleasure and Self-Interest: Satanism frequently rejects asceticism and self-denial, advocating for the pursuit of pleasure, self-gratification, and enjoyment of life. This philosophy is rooted in a materialist understanding of existence, where one’s current life is seen as the primary focus rather than preparation for an afterlife.

Critical Thinking and Skepticism: Modern Satanism, especially within The Satanic Temple, emphasizes scientific skepticism and rationalism. It challenges superstitions, encourages questioning, and critiques traditional religious dogmas that demand faith without evidence.

Ethics and Morality: Satanic philosophies often propose alternative ethics rooted in individual responsibility rather than divine commands. LaVeyan Satanism’s “Nine Satanic Statements,” for instance, outline an ethos that prioritizes self-respect, personal boundaries, and retributive justice, but they reject traditional moral frameworks as rigid or unnatural.

Satanism in Cultural and Social Context

Satanism’s popularity and influence are, in part, responses to societal structures, particularly within heavily religious cultures. By challenging the norms, it presents a counterpoint to dominant religious narratives, emphasizing secularism and religious pluralism.

In modern contexts, Satanism also serves as a vehicle for social critique and protest. Organizations like The Satanic Temple advocate for political issues like freedom of expression and the separation of church and state, often using provocative imagery to challenge established social orders and protect minority rights.

Controversies and Misconceptions

Satanism often faces misunderstanding due to historical associations with evil and media portrayals of occult rituals. While some forms of Satanism are theistic, most modern movements are symbolic, emphasizing reason and autonomy rather than supernatural beliefs. Contemporary Satanists typically do not believe in or worship an actual Satan as defined in Christian theology.

Philosophical Influence and Modern Appeal

Satanism resonates with existentialist themes, particularly the focus on creating one’s own meaning in a seemingly indifferent universe. Its principles align with certain elements of Nietzschean philosophy, like the rejection of imposed moral codes and celebration of life and personal strength. It appeals to those who value self-expression, secularism, and an individual-centered approach to ethics.

Summary

Satanism, particularly in its modern forms, challenges traditional moral structures and advocates for individuality, self-empowerment, and a critical, skeptical outlook on life. It exists both as a personal philosophy and a social commentary, reshaping the symbol of Satan from a figure of evil to one of liberation, reason, and humanism.

[adragonsfriend]

Had a conversation today that went along the lines of

Person 1: I’m struggling in several courses lol. Kinda failed all the chemistry exams last semester cuz it was so hard. And I’m about to fail a course this semester that I only took because someone told me it was easy

Person 2: yeah me too sometimes the homework’s pretty hard, I’m pretty worried about [specific thing for the class we’re in]

Me: yeah that can be hard have you tried [potentially helpful tip]

2 Minutes Later:

Person 2: sometimes I check my home work using ChatGPT after I do it, so I know if it’s right or not

Person 1: oh really? lol I just have ChatGPT do the homework for me

Me:

Me: I’m not surprised you’re failing.

The actual thing I said was slightly gentler, but goddamn it Person 1 do you not see the cause and effect between you literally not doing the course work and you failing multiple classes??? Person 2 has the lesser offense but they are not off the fucking hook either the professor for this course is literally soo nice with office hours why are you not going if you need help. There are workshops too. What are you both doing

There are so so many understandable reasons to struggle with academics, from COVID disruptions to unaccommodated neurodivergence, to being overworked by outside life shit, etc, and even pure procrastination I simpathise with—it’s really hard to mange time.

But just.

Blithely not making the connection that not practicing what you’re learning might mean you don’t learn as well is wild to me. On a systemic level it’s the fault of middle and high schools doing a crappy job of how they use and explain homework, but on an individual level this is fucking brain rot.

[hackeocafe]

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[philosophersystemguides]

This is a guide we made for ourselves. As always, keep in mind that it's AI generated and could still contain errors.

Guide on how to stop Oversharing

Oversharing trauma, especially when you feel heard, validated, and understood, can be a common experience, particularly for individuals with complex mental health conditions like Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), Schizoaffective Disorder, Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Severe Depression, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Why Might Oversharing Happen?

Emotional Dysregulation and Trauma Processing:

Relief and Emotional Release: Trauma survivors often struggle with emotional regulation, a difficulty exacerbated by conditions like DID and C-PTSD. When you feel heard and validated, it can trigger an emotional release, leading to oversharing as a way to process overwhelming feelings. This is often a coping mechanism for the pain and confusion associated with traumatic memories.

Dissociative Barriers and Fragmented Identity:

DID and Memory Fragmentation: In Dissociative Identity Disorder, different identity states or "alters" may hold distinct memories and emotions related to trauma. When these dissociative barriers momentarily lower, such as when feeling safe or validated, a flood of previously inaccessible memories and emotions can emerge, leading to oversharing. This is not just an outpouring of emotion, but a complex interaction between identity states.

Hyperarousal, Hypervigilance, and Trauma Symptomatology:

Trauma and Anxiety Interactions: Hyperarousal and hypervigilance are common in anxiety disorders and C-PTSD, contributing to an overwhelming need to share details as a way to alleviate internal distress. This behavior is often linked to a trauma response, where the urgency to communicate every detail is driven by a need to regain control over the trauma narrative.

Relational Trauma and the Need for Connection:

Testing Safety in Relationships: For individuals with histories of relational trauma, such as those with C-PTSD or DID, oversharing can be a way to test the safety of new relationships. The act of sharing becomes a way to gauge whether the listener is trustworthy and whether the relationship can withstand the weight of traumatic experiences.

Impaired Boundaries Due to Trauma and Mental Health Conditions:

OCD, Depression, and Boundary Issues: OCD can lead to oversharing as a compulsive behavior, driven by a need to confess or seek reassurance. Severe Depression, on the other hand, may impair judgment and the ability to maintain personal boundaries, making it difficult to regulate the amount of information shared.

Strategies to Manage Oversharing

Increased Self-Awareness and Trauma-Informed Reflection:

Recognize Emotional Triggers: Understanding your triggers can help you anticipate moments when you might overshare. Reflecting on why you want to share specific details can provide insight into whether it's driven by a need for connection, validation, or emotional release.

Mindful Decision-Making: Before sharing, consider whether this is the appropriate time and place, and what you hope to achieve. Being mindful can help you control the flow of information.

Establishing and Respecting Personal Boundaries:

Internal Boundaries Specific to Your Condition: Create guidelines that take into account your unique mental health conditions. For instance, individuals with DID might set boundaries around which identity states are comfortable sharing certain information, while those with OCD might work on resisting compulsive urges to overshare.

Safe and Structured Outlets for Sharing:

Therapeutic Environments: Sharing detailed trauma narratives in therapy, where a professional can help you process them safely, is preferable to sharing in less controlled environments. This allows for the appropriate pacing and integration of traumatic memories.

Journaling as an Outlet: Journaling provides a private space to explore and process your feelings. This can help you sort through what you might want to share later in a more controlled manner.

Targeted Coping Strategies:

Grounding Techniques: Grounding exercises tailored to your specific condition can help manage the urge to overshare. For example, individuals with DID might use grounding techniques that help them stay connected to the present identity state, while those with anxiety might use techniques that reduce hyperarousal.

Cognitive-Behavioral Strategies: Cognitive-behavioral approaches can help you challenge the thoughts driving the urge to overshare, especially if those thoughts are rooted in anxiety or compulsions.

Ongoing Therapeutic Support:

Trauma-Informed Therapy: Working with a therapist who understands trauma and your specific mental health conditions is crucial. They can help you develop strategies tailored to your needs and provide a safe space for processing trauma without the risks of oversharing.

Peer Support Groups: Joining a support group for individuals with similar conditions can provide a structured environment for sharing, where boundaries and guidelines help prevent oversharing.

Conclusion #1

Oversharing trauma is a complex behavior often rooted in trauma-related emotional dysregulation, dissociative processes, and the need for connection. By understanding the underlying reasons for oversharing and employing strategies that are tailored to your specific conditions, you can begin to manage this behavior in a way that feels safer and more controlled. With the support of therapy and the right coping strategies, it's possible to share your experiences in a way that honors your boundaries and emotional well-being.

Managing Dissociated Memories and Oversharing in Supportive Spaces

Understanding the Issue:

Dissociation and Memory Retrieval: When you engage with people who share similar experiences, it’s common to experience a resurgence of dissociated memories. This happens frequently in individuals with DID and trauma-related disorders, as supportive and validating environments can temporarily lower dissociative barriers, causing these memories to surface. This process is not entirely within your control and can lead to overwhelming emotions.

Automatic Verbal Processing: The sudden retrieval of these memories often triggers an automatic need to verbalize them as a way to process the emotions and thoughts they evoke. This is a natural coping mechanism for those with DID and trauma-related conditions, but without careful boundaries, it can lead to oversharing, especially in spaces where you feel anonymous, supported, and believed.

Practical Strategy: Structured Sharing and Self-Monitoring

1. Structured Sharing:

Pre-Set Limits: Before engaging in conversations within support groups or anonymous spaces, establish clear limits for yourself about how much and what kind of information you are comfortable sharing. For example, decide in advance that you will only share one memory or detail per session, and focus on aspects that are less graphic or triggering.

The “Three-Question Rule”: To help manage the urge to overshare, apply the “Three-Question Rule” before you share: (1) Why am I sharing this? (2) Is this the right time and place? (3) What do I hope to achieve by sharing this? This practice can help you pause and reflect, ensuring that your sharing remains intentional rather than automatic.

Work with Your Therapist: Implementing these strategies effectively can take time, especially considering the variability in different identity states. Collaborate with your therapist to adapt and reinforce these techniques gradually. Your therapist can help you practice setting these limits and using the Three-Question Rule in a way that becomes more natural and reliable over time.

2. Monitoring Emotional Triggers:

Recognizing Triggers: Pay close attention to what triggers the surfacing of dissociated memories. This might include specific types of conversations, particular words, or the responses you receive from others. By identifying these triggers, you can better anticipate when you might start to overshare.

Immediate Grounding Techniques: When you notice a memory surfacing, employ immediate grounding techniques to stay connected to the present moment. Techniques such as deep breathing, counting objects in the room, or holding a grounding object can help you slow down the process of memory retrieval and reduce the compulsion to analyze it out loud.

Work with Your Therapist: The process of identifying and managing triggers is complex, particularly with DID, where different identity states might have different triggers and levels of awareness. Work with your therapist to map out these triggers across various identity states and develop personalized grounding techniques. This ongoing process ensures that you are well-prepared to manage triggers as they arise.

3. Using Delayed Processing:

Journaling Before Sharing: When a dissociated memory surfaces, instead of immediately verbalizing it in the group, consider writing it down first. Journaling allows you to process the memory privately, giving you the space to decide whether it’s something you need to share with others or if it’s better kept for a therapy session.

Post-Session Reflection: After participating in a support group, take some time to reflect on what you shared. Ask yourself whether you stayed within your preset limits and whether your sharing helped or hindered your emotional well-being. This reflection can help you refine your approach to sharing in future interactions.

Work with Your Therapist: Given the challenges with state-dependent memory in DID, it’s important to discuss your journaling or reflections with your therapist soon after they occur. This helps maintain continuity between different identity states and ensures that memories and emotions are processed cohesively, reducing the risk of fragmentation.

4. Establishing Safe Words and Boundaries in Groups:

Safe Words for Over-Engagement: Establish a safe word or phrase with yourself (or with the group if possible) that you can use when you feel you are beginning to overshare. This cue can remind you to take a step back and reassess whether you need to continue sharing.

Trigger Warnings and Content Warnings: Develop a habit of pausing before you share a potentially traumatic memory. Consider the impact on others and use trigger warnings or content warnings as a form of respect for the group’s boundaries. This practice not only protects others but also encourages you to think critically about the content you’re sharing.

Work with Your Therapist: Safe words and boundaries are essential tools, but their effectiveness can vary depending on your state of dissociation. Practice these strategies in therapy to increase their reliability in more spontaneous or challenging situations. Discuss with your therapist which identity states may need specific cues or support to implement these boundaries effectively.

5. Gradual Desensitization:

Controlled Exposure to Memories: Work with your therapist to gradually expose yourself to dissociated memories in a controlled environment. By slowly processing these memories in therapy, you can reduce the likelihood that they will surface unexpectedly in group settings, thereby lowering the risk of oversharing.

Work with Your Therapist: The desensitization process in DID should be highly individualized and paced according to your readiness. Your therapist will monitor each identity state’s capacity to handle stress and will adjust the pacing of exposure accordingly. This ensures that the process is both safe and supportive, integrating traumatic memories without overwhelming you.

6. Engaging in Trauma-Informed Peer Support:

Peer Support with Boundaries: Seek out peer support groups that have clear guidelines around sharing and that prioritize a trauma-informed approach. Groups that encourage structured sharing and use moderators to enforce boundaries can provide a safer space for you to connect with others while minimizing the risk of oversharing.

Open Communication with Group Moderators: If you’re comfortable, communicate with group moderators about your tendency to overshare. They may be able to support you by gently intervening when discussions start to become too intense or by reminding the group of content warnings.

Work with Your Therapist: Thoroughly vet any peer support group to ensure it aligns with trauma-informed principles and is capable of accommodating the complexities of DID and related conditions. Discuss potential groups with your therapist, who can help you evaluate their suitability and monitor your progress within these groups. This ongoing consultation helps ensure that the group environment remains supportive and that you are managing your boundaries effectively.

Conclusion #2

Managing the resurfacing of dissociated memories and the subsequent urge to overshare requires a combination of self-monitoring strategies and therapeutic support. By working closely with your therapist, you can develop tailored techniques to set boundaries, recognize triggers, and process memories safely. Practicing these strategies in therapy before applying them in peer support groups or anonymous spaces can help you navigate these interactions more effectively, reducing the risk of oversharing and fostering a healthier approach to processing your trauma. Over time, with the right support, you can feel more in control of your sharing and ensure that your interactions in supportive spaces remain safe and constructive for both you and others.